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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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